Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve. It was created in 1959 to preserve the flora and fauna of the walnut-fruit forests and alpine landscapes. In the reserve there is a beautiful lake Sary-Chelek, which is the third largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Freshwater lake covers an area of about 5 sq. km and has a maximum depth of 246 m.
Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve. View of the lake at sunset.
During the summer, every day locals from villages around the lake come to spend the day. Bathing, eating, chatting and relaxing are the main activities.
